Good news for sports field managers--facilities will continue to be in demand because more kids than ever are playing sports, and field sports are particularly strong.
The Synthetic Turf Association has officially introduced a North American performance standard recommending minimum acceptable performance levels on synthetic turf surfaces used for athletic play.
Despite a citizens group's pledge to raise $1 million towards a new Collinsville (IL) High School artificial turf field, no private donations have been contributed towards the project, according to the district superintendent.
For $50 an hour you can rent 3,200 square feet of freshly laid turfgrass sod and enjoy a little sunbathing or perhaps a family barbecue on New York's Lower East Side.
"Not only am I a huge fan of university sports, but I figured it would be a win-win for both of us," says Brad Sutton, the owner of Eastern Turf Maintenance in Raleigh, NC. "We could attach our name to a field that looks really good and everyone admires."
Tucked away just above North Main Street is Ashland's new Scenic Park, a 1.5-acre neighborhood haven that took a decade to get up and running. Neighbors will tell you it was worth the wait.
When Enumclaw decided to build a new Astroturf field, it only seemed natural turf wars might start up between local rival high schools. But the first turf war taking place is between Enumclaw's school district and city government. At issue is who gets to control the facility. The key conflict is over how to replace the turf once it wears out in 10 to 12 years.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., Engine and Power Products Division announced August 25 that starting in September, it will begin rating its engines in accordance with SAE J2723. Kawasaki officials believe this "Critical Power" rating will alleviate end user confusion over horsepower labeling and "usable" power.
Four years ago, the Park District of Highland Park banned the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides on its playing fields. But now the district is going to let its groundskeepers again deploy pesticides and herbicides.